Guidelines in fracture managementdistal femur covers all aspects of fractures of the distal end of the femur and focusses on contemporary treatment protocols for them. The book provides detailed explanations of surgical techniques for br> br>Inserting a distal femoral nail and for the application of a distal femoral locking compression plate (lcp). it also discusses in detail the complications seen with these type of fractures and how to manage them. The book is aimed at serving as a one-stop guide on distal femoral fractures for all orthopaedic surgeons.Key features: 1) detailed chapters on topics required to understand fractures of the distal femur: surgical anatomy, biomechanics, clinical presentation, and classification.2) elaborate discussions on surgical techniques for distal femoral nail insertion as well as application of distal femoral locking plates.3) a separate section devoted to fragility fractures, their management and prevention.4) a separate br> br>Chapter dedicated to peri-prosthetic fractures following total knee replacements.5) focused coverage of frequently encountered complications like malunion, nonunion and knee stiffness, including their management.